Eco-Anxiety

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Eco-Anxiety.

    Not something a lot of us have heard of, right? I didn't either.

Today's post is based on something I first came across on my Instagram feed but later actually saw it occurring in front of my eyes. 

It aroused the question within me-is this really a thing? As usual, went up and read extensively about it and was flabbergasted to know that this in fact is a very real thing and chose to write a post on it :p

Here we go :)

To start off with the obvious question,

What is "Eco-Anxiety"?

More of a concept rather than a branch of anxiety, Eco-Anxiety is the feeling of being overwhelmed by the challenges of climate change and the concern about the environment's state. It is the helplessness that makes one see themselves as simply one insignificant entity on the planet, not being able to reverse the crisis. It is likewise the experience that no matter how hard we work, nothing will ever be enough. It makes one feel powerless in opposition to a supposedly impending doom thus shooting up their stress levels.

It has one petrified of climate change for the worse and what it holds for the future generations.

It can be described as a source of stress caused by seeing the slow and seemingly irrevocable impacts of climate change unfold in front of us and worrying about the future for oneself, children, and later generations. Additionally, some people are deeply affected by feelings of loss, helplessness and frustration due to their inability to feel like they are making a difference in stopping climate change.

Among sufferers of eco-anxiety, there is certainly not a mood of complacency, but more of frustration. 

From the above, I think we can pretty much conclude it's causes and effects. 

My purpose of this post was not to tackle how to "deal" with it (different for every person) or how to "stop" it(doesn't work that way). I wanted to bring light to this unknown topic so as to create awareness and not neglect it when we see this happening irl.

That was it for today's post-hope y'all enjoyed it! Don't forget to share and comment your views below <3

Signing off,

Kuhu :)

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